Keeping our customers informed with tips, ideas and resources for healthy pets.
We are proud to say we are a FINALIST in the Northern Beaches Local Business awards! Good luck to all the other entrants in the Pet Care category! Plus a big thank you to our local community for all your support in getting us to the finals! Fingers crossed for the...
Did you know..... mosquito's can transmit deadly Heartworm to our dogs? Unfortunately, it’s as bad as it sounds - worms that live in your dog’s heart! Heartworm is a serious and potentially fatal disease caused by parasitic worms that are transmitted to your pet as...
We can learn a lot about kindness andunconditional understanding from ourpets. These are the qualities neededto live in a thriving community, butwe have all seen these slip a bit asthe stresses and strains of living ina pandemic take its toll. MVVH’s purpose is to...
As the countdown to Xmas begins, 🎄there are only 3 chances left for you to preorder your pets medication or special food orders ⏱ We will not be able to fill scripts or order medications from 9:30am on 24th December through to 4th January (for pickup on 5th January)...
The paralysis toxin which the tick produces, comes from the salivary glands of the adult tick. For our dogs and cats, the result of tick paralysis could end in death. So let us speak firstly of prevention. By far the best, if not the only means of prevention is to...
Dr Alison Moran is excited to be the FIRST Veterinarian on the Northern Beaches who is able to offer qualified small animal chiropractic, acupuncture and soft tissue rehabilitation services. Orthopaedics, general surgery and the management of pain in dogs and...
Confirmed case of Leptospirosis in a dog that lived in Elanora Heights. Communication from Northern Veterinary Specialists (NVS) Most of you are aware of the emerging Leptospirosis outbreak in Sydney. This has largely affected the inner west, but has extended to...
All cat condos have 3 living spaces - exercise, sleeping and litter area. They each have a nice big window which looks out over the office spaces upstairs not at other cats. The 3 door access means your cat doesn't need to be disturbed if they want to hide...
In the Beginning Mona Vale Veterinary Hospital was first established in the late 60’s, with the practice originally being located in nearby Darley Street. For a short time the practice was located at 1620 Pittwater Road, before settling at its current location in Park...
Congratulations to Dr Jenny and her Labrador, PopCorn, on recently completing the Canine Assisted Learning Program! This program is run by The Business Education Network Inc (BEN or “THE BEN”) , which is a non-profit organisation based in the Northern Beaches of...
WE LOVE CATS AT MONA VALE VETS We are having a CATSCULSIVE day on Thursday the 8th of August to celebrate International Cat Day! There will be: show bags hamper giveaways free nail clips free dental checks free doses of flea & tick products PLUS our friends from SAFE Animal
Up until August 2022 the only vaccination available in Australia covered against 1 strain of calicivirus (RHDV1) ; however, it only had weak cross protection against the 2nd strain (RHDV2). This vaccination also required boosters every 6 months. With the recent introduction of a new and improved vaccine (Filavac®) in
Heartworm is a serious disease that is transmitted from animal to animal by mosquitos. Heartworm is a slow progressive disease that affects the lungs & heart, which can often lead to sudden death. Heartworm is mainly found in warm costal areas with high mosquito populations. However there have been recent
New Years Eve fireworks are coming! And around 45% of animals show signs of fear when they hear fireworks. Do you have a pet that is scared of fireworks? By preparing in advance before fireworks start this New Years Eve, your pet will be better able to cope with the
Halloween can be a fun time for children & families, but for some pets, it’s can be a nightmare. Skip the stress & keep your pets safe this year. Ensure your pets don’t have access to Halloween lollies, especially those containing chocolate or xylitol (a common sugar substitute found in
The pet food industry is one of the largest industries in the country, producing millions of products packaged in what has been traditionally hard-to-recycle packaging. Some of this packaging ends up in landfill or our oceans, causing significant impact on our environment……That is until now!! Royal Canin have a recycling
The team celebrates 3 years of being Feline Friendly Accredited with the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) This is an internationally recognised award meaning we have met strict criteria to help make your cat feel safe & welcome. The MVVH team understands it is stressful to bring your cat
On Wednesday 24th August our team was announced as WINNERS of the Northern Beaches Local Business Awards in the Pet Care category!! From all the team at MVVH we want to pass on a HUGE THANK YOU to our local pet community for all their support! One of our core
What a fabulous turn out for the Street Paws Festival today!! Thanks to The Dog Ranch, located in Taronga Place Mona Vale, for hosting everyone today! It was so lovey meeting everyone and being a part of this community event! It was a great day for so many pooches and
We are having a CATSCULSIVE day on Tuesday 9th August to celebrate International Cat Day! There will be: show bags hamper giveaways free nail clips free dental checks PLUS our friends from SAFE Rehoming will be joining us with some of their gorgeous cats who are needing their fur-ever homes! This day is dedicated